The Palestine Diabetes Institute, launched in July 2009 by the Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development (www.thejerusalemfund.org), is located in Al-Bireh, Palestine. Moving from rented space in Ramallah, the Institute now occupies two floors (800 square meters) and has two staff endocrinologists, lab technicians, a nurse and an assistant. The Institute addresses the growing diabetes epidemic in Palestine through education and treatment and is the first such facility in Palestine.
6. In response, the Jerusalem Fund developed the Palestine Diabetes Institute to try to mitigate/address some of these challenges Diabetic Foot Care and Orthotics Vascular Lab Retinopathy Screening and Management Dietary and Fitness Counseling Pharmacy Research Clinical Care Patient and Community Education Health Care Provider Education Electronic Medical Records Basic Lab Work Patients treated by only Palestinian Diabetic Physician Specialists on staff in the West Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Role/ Current Services The Palestinian Diabetes Institute 1 2 3 4 5 6 Future Growth Plans
7. As part of reaching the largest number of Palestinians, the institute is planning on expanding within the occupied territories Gaza Nabulus Hebron Ramallah
10. The Dubai Fundraising Event will be held on Tuesday 2 nd of March at Florian, DIFC Gate Village 6 19.00 A Cocktail Reception with Entertainment 20.00 Gourmet Dinner 20.30 Presentation by Jerusalem Fund 21.30 Poetry reading by Walid Kanafani 22.30 Charity Auction 22.15 Entertainment 20.00 21.00 21.15 21.30 22.00 One of the oldest coffee houses in Italy. Caffè Florian first opened its doors in St Mark's Square, Venice in 1720 and was earlier named as 'Alla Venezia Trionfante' by its owner Floriano Francesconi, the clientele soon took to calling it simply 'Florian' When Entertainment Attire Tuesday 2 nd of March 2010 Salha and The Million Dollar Band (cabaret) Wear your favorite mask as the event promises a true Italian carnival spirit. Prizes will be awarded to best costume Location Caffe Florian- Gate Village 6 ; DIFC Dubai, UAE Telephone: +971 4 323 1833
12. The Abu Dhabi Fundraising Event will be held on Wednesday 3 rd of March in the One to One Hotel When Entertainment Attire Wednesday 3rd of March 2010 Salha and The Million Dollar Band (Jazz) Wear your favorite hat and one of the colors of the Palestinian flag (red, black, green, white or black.) Location One to One Hotel - the Village ; Al Salam Street. P.O. Box 128967. Abu Dhabi, UAE Telephone: +971 2 4952 000 19.00 A Cocktail Reception with Entertainment 20.00 Gourmet Dinner 20.30 Presentation by Jerusalem Fund 21.30 Poetry reading by Walid Kanafani 22.30 Charity Auction 21.15 Entertainment 19.00 20:00 20.15 20.30 21.00
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